Heroek talks to singer/rapper Kwajo about wanting to be an NFL player, the meaning behind his debut album "Spleck," how he picked his artist name, the effect the COVID-19 pandemic had on his career, advice to new artists, and more.

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*this episode was recorded on February 18, 2024*

Heroek talks to writer and musician Sean BW Parker about his criticism of woke culture, giving a TEDx Talk, dealing with a stammer, writing books and albums, his latest album "Caucasian Nights," and more.

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34:23 End screen

*this episode was recorded on February 13, 2024*

Heroek talks to Polish singer-songwriter Daniel Hawes about acting in Netflix's show "Infamia," growing up in a musical family, whether or not he wants to enter EuroVision, getting a rap song stolen from him, his latest song "we just broke up" with Filip Sterne, and more.

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0:00 Intro

0:58 Publish Press ad

1:44 Welcome Daniel Hawes!

2:24 Growing up in a musical family

4:53 Daniel’s advice to new artists

6:31 DistroKid ad

8:01 Acting in Netflix’s “Infamia”

11:20 The new music industry

14:12 Daniel’s creative process

17:00 Cheap songs blowing up and hard work flopping

19:00 The first Daniel Hawes song someone should listen to

20:22 Getting a rap song stolen from him

22:35 Daniel’s goal with his music

24:05 Daniel’s bucket-list venues

25:15 Daniel’s favorite artists

26:39 Daniel’s dream collaboration

27:16 Daniel’s favorite song of his

28:27 Daniel’s tattoos

29:28 “we just broke up” with Filip Sterne

32:50 Daniel’s upcoming projects

34:00 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff

38:05 Wrapping up

38:59 End screen

*this episode was recorded on January 23, 2024*

Heroek talks to rap icon Sean "G'sta" Self about being a producer-first artist, surviving hurricane Katrina, working with rap legends like Tupac and Layzie Bone, why signing with a label isn't always a good thing, making conscious and meaningful rap music, and more.

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0:00 Intro

0:45 DistroKid ad

2:15 Welcome G’sta!

2:58 How G’sta got into music

5:05 Did G’sta have any alternative career paths?

6:58 How did G’sta start rapping?

7:39 Publish Press ad

8:25 Where does the name G’sta come from?

10:54 How G’sta goes into “album mode”

12:45 G’sta’s advice to new rappers

14:23 Seeing tech come into music firsthand

18:34 Working on Tupac’s “The Rose 2”

24:10 G’sta’s joint album with Layzie Bone

31:06 The dangers of signing a record deal

38:32 G’sta’s joint album with D.J. Blacknificent

46:20 Surviving hurricane Katrina

54:30 What song is the best introduction to G’sta?

56:25 G’sta’s dream collaboration

1:00:14 G’sta’s upcoming song and album

1:02:25 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff

1:04:45 Wrapping up

*this episode was recorded on January 15, 2024*

In this episode of Hero's Journey, Heroek talks to George Collins, a musician and writer who had taken a decades-long hiatus before returning to the stage. In the episode, the two talk about his Movipod "Pink Snapper Blues," the importance of sync licensing, how artists should release their music, finding a good work-life balance, his upcoming album, and more.

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0:00 Intro

1:24 How George found a passion for music

2:18 Starting to record songs at 8 years old

5:16 Moving around a lot as a kid

7:14 Meeting Dave Matthews

8:20 Why George stopped pursuing music

9:21 Publish Press ad

10:07 What makes George so curious?

11:43 DistroKid ad

13:13 Returning to music after a hiatus

20:55 Improving his sync licensing/song recording

27:35 Why he releases under “George Collins Band”

29:40 How you should release your music

35:30 Balancing music, writing, and family

44:45 Pink Snapper Blues

48:48 George’s upcoming movie, album, and novel

50:45 “My Wish For You” and upcoming EP

57:40 Wrapping up

*this episode was recorded on January 11, 2024*

Heroek talks to singer-songwriter Ariel Arbisser about her new album "Ingenue Corrupt," her band's viral cover of Beyoncé's "Grown Woman," the message she wants to send to the world, why she took a hiatus in the middle of making her debut album, and more.

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0:00 Intro

0:48 Publish Press ad

1:34 Welcome Ariel Arbisser!

2:16 How Ariel started her music career

3:47 Ariel’s advice to new artists

5:56 DistroKid ad

7:26 Ariel’s first ever live performance

9:06 Why Ariel took a hiatus while making her debut album

11:15 Ariel’s creative process

13:10 Taking inspiration without imitating

15:04 How the meanings of “Gaslight” and “On My Knees” changed

18:35 Frisky Business’ “Grown Woman” cover blowing up

19:47 Best song to get into Ariel Arbisser

21:38 Ariel’s message to the world

23:52 Continuing to grow her solo career

24:53 Ariel’s dream collaborations

26:16 Ariel’s favorite live show of hers

27:56 Ariel’s ideal performances / Career goals

30:16 Does Ariel have a favorite song of hers?

31:27 The meaning behind “The Deep”

33:18 Ariel’s new album “Ingenue Corrupt”

35:09 What’s next for Ariel?

37:25 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff

42:50 Wrapping up

*this episode was recorded on January 16, 2024*

Heroek talks to singer-songwriter Jennifer Harper about gene keys and soul blueprints, her CRAZY A&R story, combining music and activism, why she continues to perform Zoom concerts, her upcoming album "Change Is Coming," and more!

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*this episode was recorded on January 9, 2024*

Heroek talks to indie duo Jacklen Ro about the band's hilarious slogan, the best concert they've ever played, their next 25 songs and album, how members Jackie and Caelen met, their latest song "Falling For You," and more.

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*this episode was recorded on December 24, 2023*

Heroek talks to singer, songwriter, and producer sectiontoo about the origin of his name, second-guessing his career, his latest release "Wishes Love Could Stand On," the message he tries to send, and more.

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*this episode was recorded on December 23, 2023*

Heroek talks to rapper Coach Tev about the story behind his name, wanting to play basketball professionally, "Black Ice" possibly being the best album of 2021, trying to get his music into an NBA2K game, and more.

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*this episode was recorded on December 23, 2023*